How to pronounce liquidambar
Say it like lik-wih-DAM-ber. Liquidambar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAM).
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- lik
- wih
- DAM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquidambar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- likGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liquidambar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lik-wih-DAM-buh.
What does liquidambar mean?
- A resinous gum that exudes from the bark of the tree Liquidambar styraciflua.
- The tree itself, or any other species of the genus Liquidambar, also called sweetgum.
Where does liquidambar come from?
Borrowed from translingual Liquidambar.
Questions about saying liquidambar
How do you pronounce liquidambar?
Say lik-wih-DAM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪkwɪˈdæmbər/. In British English it is /ˌlɪkwɪˈdæmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquidambar?
Liquidambar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAM). Broken into parts: lik · wih · DAM · ber.
Is liquidambar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌlɪkwɪˈdæmbə/ (lik-wih-DAM-buh).